§ Dr. Liam FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he intends to reduce the United Kingdom contingent in the United Nations force in Cyprus.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonFollowing consultation with other troop contributors and the United Nations secretariat the Government have decided to reduce the United Kingdom's contribution to the United Nations force in Cyprus by 25 per cent. by the end of this year. This will mean a reduction of about 200 personnel and reflects the improved security situation in Cyprus. The other major troop contributors are also reducing their contributions to UNFICYP and the United Kingdom will continue to make the single largest contribution.